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Published April 22, 2021

Celebrate 60 Years of Marvel's First Family with 'Fantastic Four No. 1: Panel by Panel'

Get a first look at the cover before it arrives November 16, 2021!

This fall, celebrate 60 years of Marvel's First Family with the release of Fantastic Four No. 1: Panel by Panel from Abrams Books. This must-have collection arrives this November 16, 2021, and you can pre-order it now from your preferred retailer!

FANTASTIC FOUR NO. 1: PANEL BY PANEL
FANTASTIC FOUR NO. 1: PANEL BY PANEL cover

Timed for the 60th anniversary, Fantastic Four No. 1: Panel by Panel focuses on the iconic and influential first issue of the FANTASTIC FOUR by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, deconstructed by award-winning designer Chip Kidd; with text by novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier; and photographs by Geoff Spear.

The first issue of FANTASTIC FOUR by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super Heroes—Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing—ushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirby’s artistic contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality to the way comics stories could be told, the ripple effects of which continue to influence comic book art to this day.

Sixty years after its publication in November 1961, this stunning reimagining by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd uses an original copy of the comic book (which initially sold for ten cents and now sells for astronomical prices in good condition) to present the classic story in a whole new way that is sure to engage both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts.

The book also includes text by bestselling novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics). Stunningly photographed by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, FANTASTIC FOUR NO. 1 is showcased as you’ve never seen it before—oversized and remastered—a panel-by-panel exploration of the entire issue that captures every single detail and nuance of Lee’s story and Kirby’s groundbreaking artwork, making it a must-have for every comic book collection.

Pre-order Fantastic Four No. 1: Panel by Panel now and get it on November 16, 2021!

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